We are getting a 34 foot TT weighing around 8000lbs. We will get the trailer demo etc., get hooked up and be on our way. I just want to make sure that I get the trailer brake controller set up sufficiently. There will be no time to experiment as it will be highway driving immediately after leaving he dealer. TV is an F150 Eco with Max tow, HD payload and LT tires. Using a Centerline hitch.

Is there a quick checklist or a guide for newcomers?
Recommendations or "make sure I dos" for this first time experience?

We are getting a 34 foot TT weighing around 8000lbs. We will get the trailer demo etc., get hooked up and be on our way. I just want to make sure that I get the trailer brake controller set up sufficiently. There will be no time to experiment as it will be highway driving immediately after leaving he dealer. TV is an F150 Eco with Max tow, HD payload and LT tires. Using a Centerline hitch.

Is there a quick checklist or a guide for newcomers?
Recommendations or "make sure I dos" for this first time experience?

Do about 15-20km/h and manually engage the trailer brake until the trailer tires lock up then back it off until they brakes don't lock up. I put my trailer brake gain at 10 and started going down until it didn't lock up. Doing this will ensure when you hit your brakes the trailer doesn't slam forward on the hitch

We are getting a 34 foot TT weighing around 8000lbs. We will get the trailer demo etc., get hooked up and be on our way. I just want to make sure that I get the trailer brake controller set up sufficiently. There will be no time to experiment as it will be highway driving immediately after leaving he dealer. TV is an F150 Eco with Max tow, HD payload and LT tires. Using a Centerline hitch.

Is there a quick checklist or a guide for newcomers?
Recommendations or "make sure I dos" for this first time experience?

There is a pretty good checklist built into the control panel display that comes up when you connect the trailer.

As far as set up, the manual really has the best instructions on how to set it up. My trailer is a good 3000 lbs lighter than yours. I have the gain at 7.2 cold, but drop it to 6.8 once the brake get some heat in them. You will know when it is too high, the trailer will jerk the truck pretty good.

You shouldn't be able to lock up the brakes with a trailer that heavy. I would start around 8.0 at a slow speed. You will be able to tell pretty quick if you have too much. Better to be a little heavy than a little light.
You don't say it in so many words, but I assume this is your first tow with this heavy a load. It sounds a little scary, but it really isn't.
And, after testing at slow speed, there is no reason you can't test at highway speed. As long as you don't try to come to a complete stop and create a traffic problem. While you are cruising at about 60 MPH, pump the brakes once or twice and see how she reacts. If you don't get much reaction from the trailer, add a little. If you get a sudden jerk, back it off a little.
Rinse, repeat, until it feels good.
EDIT - And if I would read your whole message, I would have seen that this is your first time with this heavy a load.

You shouldn't be able to lock up the brakes with a trailer that heavy. I would start around 8.0 at a slow speed. You will be able to tell pretty quick if you have too much. Better to be a little heavy than a little light.
You don't say it in so many words, but I assume this is your first tow with this heavy a load. It sounds a little scary, but it really isn't.
And, after testing at slow speed, there is no reason you can't test at highway speed. As long as you don't try to come to a complete stop and create a traffic problem. While you are cruising at about 60 MPH, pump the brakes once or twice and see how she reacts. If you don't get much reaction from the trailer, add a little. If you get a sudden jerk, back it off a little.
Rinse, repeat, until it feels good.
EDIT - And if I would read your whole message, I would have seen that this is your first time with this heavy a load.

Okay, roger that. Most I've towed before is 3000lbs. The new trailer is around 7,200 dry and probably a little more with the options we ordered. We may hit 8000 plus or minus a bit. Think I've got a good sense for what to expect now. The first bit of highway is good and straight and not a lot of traffic. Thanks again!

Okay, roger that. Most I've towed before is 3000lbs. The new trailer is around 7,200 dry and probably a little more with the options we ordered. We may hit 8000 plus or minus a bit. Think I've got a good sense for what to expect now. The first bit of highway is good and straight and not a lot of traffic. Thanks again!

Nice TT We had a 2009 Rockwood (The sister of the Flagstaff) and really liked it.